Job Description: Librarians help people find information. They may be looking for information for school, w
ork or personal reasons. Librarians can work in schools, universities, law firms, medical facilities, corporations and a variety of other places. Salary Range: Median--$55,370
Education: In addition to having a high school diploma, librarians have 4-year degrees from colleges. Most librarians also have a Masters Degree in Library Science (MLS). Typically it takes 1-2 additional years of schooling to complete a Master of Library Science Degree.
Environment: Librarians work inside in schools, corporations and public libraries. They do not do any work outside. Librarians who work in public libraries and university libraries may have to work on weekends and at night. School librarians have the same vacations and hours as teachers and students.
Outlook:Library jobs are only expected to grow 7% from 2012-2022. Th
at is slower than the rate of growth for other jobs.
Organizations:
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/ Young Adult Library Services Association--A division of ALA, YALSA focuses on providing and expanding library services for young adults
http://www.ala.org/ American Library Association--ALA is the oldest association in the world dedicated to libraries and librarians. They provide tools that librarians can use to help promote reading and literacy. There are different divisions of ALA that focus on different types of libraries and provide resources to librarians.
http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/ Music Library Association--Music Librarians--Most work in universities or large libraries like the Library of Congress or The New York Public Library. A good resource on what music librarianship is and how to make a career of it.
http://www.loc.gov/ Library of Congress--Located in Washington, DC, the Library of Congress archives many different resources available online or at their location
Librarian
Job Description: Librarians help people find information. They may be looking for information for school, work or personal reasons. Librarians can work in schools, universities, law firms, medical facilities, corporations and a variety of other places.
Salary Range: Median--$55,370
Education: In addition to having a high school diploma, librarians have 4-year degrees from colleges. Most librarians also have a Masters Degree in Library Science (MLS). Typically it takes 1-2 additional years of schooling to complete a Master of Library Science Degree.
Environment: Librarians work inside in schools, corporations and public libraries. They do not do any work outside. Librarians who work in public libraries and university libraries may have to work on weekends and at night. School librarians have the same vacations and hours as teachers and students.
Outlook:Library jobs are only expected to grow 7% from 2012-2022. Th
at is slower than the rate of growth for other jobs.
Organizations:
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/ Young Adult Library Services Association--A division of ALA, YALSA focuses on providing and expanding library services for young adults
http://www.ala.org/ American Library Association--ALA is the oldest association in the world dedicated to libraries and librarians. They provide tools that librarians can use to help promote reading and literacy. There are different divisions of ALA that focus on different types of libraries and provide resources to librarians.
http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/ Music Library Association--Music Librarians--Most work in universities or large libraries like the Library of Congress or The New York Public Library. A good resource on what music librarianship is and how to make a career of it.
Places to work:
http://caryhs.wcpss.net/ The Cary High School--High School Library
http://www.loc.gov/ Library of Congress--Located in Washington, DC, the Library of Congress archives many different resources available online or at their location
http://www.wakegov.com/libraries/pages/default.aspx Wake County Public Library--Located throughout Wake County NC, WCPL serves a diverse community of citizens.